Discover how to break free from the chains of negative thinking and experience true freedom from unhealthy thoughts and emotions.
The Enemy is constantly seeking to fill your mind with destructive and harmful thoughts—whether of fear, worry, insecurity, anxiety, temptation, envy. . . . It’s all too easy for Satan to manipulate his way into a seat at the table intended for only you and Jesus, and to try making himself at home in your mind. It’s an ongoing battle, but one you can win!
In Don’t Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table, bestselling author and pastor Louie Giglio shares practical ways to overcome the Enemy’s lies and instead find peace and security in any challenging circumstance or situation. By drawing from Psalm 23 as a framework, he offers biblical insight on how to . . .
- Cancel the lies that will wreck your life.
- Take empowering steps to live fully alive in Christ.
- Stop the spiral of shame, temptation, and insecurity.
- Restore peace and rest in your life.
- Embrace the true purpose behind your journey through challenging circumstances.
- Break free from the endless cycle of destructive thinking.
You can find freedom from the war inside your mind—if you allow Jesus, the Good Shepherd, to lead the battle. Learn how to find encouragement, hope, and strength no matter what valleys you face. It’s time to reject the lies and listen to the truth.
Editorial Reviews
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‘Louie writes with hope and speaks freedom to our weary hearts that need the victory available to us through Jesus. This book is a treasure you’ll return to again and again. I can’t wait for you to read it and see your life transformed!’ –Lysa TerKeurst #1 New York Times bestselling author and president of Proverbs 31 Ministries
‘All of us know what it’s like to feel trapped in endless loops of self-defeating thoughts and the frustration of not knowing how to interrupt the circuit on them. This wise and practical book provides the guidance we need to break free from the tyranny of negative thinking and reclaim joy. Highly recommended!’ –Ian Morgan Cron Author of The Road Back to You
‘Louie Giglio is a prophetic gift for our time. And Psalm 23 is a resounding truth for all time. Put them together and you have a clarion call to attune our mindstream to life in the kingdom. As someone who starts every morning by praying Psalm 23, this book struck a deep chord in my heart.’ –John Mark Comer Pastor of vision and amp; teaching at Bridgetown Church; author of The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry
‘Louie’s new book, Don’t Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table the Enemy a Seat at Your Table, is for anyone who’s been letting the enemy occupy space in their mind. Whether it’s anger, loneliness, insecurity, or shame, it’s time to kick the enemy out of your mind and take back your seat at the table.’ –Steven Furtick Pastor of Elevation Church and New York Times bestselling author
‘If you are wrestling with discouraging thoughts, pastor Louie Giglio’s book, Don’t Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table, will help you discover the biblical truths that will help free your mind so you can live the life God intended you to live.’ –Craig Groeschel Pastor of Life.Church and New York Times bestselling author
‘The greatest war of our lives centers around the battle of the mind. I am grateful for work like this that floods our spiritual artillery with gospel ammunition. Thank you, Louie G (that’s the rap name I gave him), for giving us the kind of depth and accessibility we need to hold the line for the glory of God in the war zone of our minds.’ –KB Artist
‘In the banquet of your heart there are two seats–one for you and the other for Jesus–and three is a crowd. That is the paradigm-shifting message of this important book, Don’t Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table. To the extent that you allow the devil to tag along and be a third wheel in your thought life, you will be derailed from your destiny. Let Louie show you how to tell the enemy, ‘Seats taken,’ and you will watch your life change.’ –Levi and Jennie Lusko Lead pastors of Fresh Life Church and bestselling authors
‘I’m confident that Don’t Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table will not only clarify your faith but strengthen it. Jesus has already won the greatest victory–now it’s our turn to fight to think rightly and fix our eyes on our Good Shepherd.’ –Tim Tebow Professional athlete, commentator, author, keynote speaker, and philanthropist
‘Don’t Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table is a gift! This wonderful book shows us how to access and exercise the resources we have in Christ so that we can restore peace and rest to our minds.’ –Dr. Crawford W. Loritts, Jr. Author, radio host, and senior pastor of Fellowship Bible Church
‘Don’t Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table is a reflection and outpouring of fire-forged resolve and wisdom, accompanied by the grace-gift of the tools Louie has been able to so practically articulate.’ –Brooke and Scott Ligertwood
‘Don’t Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table reminds us of the identity that we have in Christ–that every battle He has won we have won also! Louie shows us how God invites us into relationship with Him and gives us a seat at His table, all the while winning the battle of your mind.’ –Christian and Sadie Huff
‘Don’t Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table is a world-changing, paradigm-shifting message straight from Scripture.’ –Earl McClellan Pastor of Shoreline City Church
‘Don’t Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table will equip you with practical tools to align your thoughts with God’s truth so that you can fulfill your God-given purpose with passion and joy.’ –Christine Caine Bestselling author and founder of A21 and Propel Women
‘Don’t Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table is undoubtedly a ‘now’ word for this season, full of truth and encouragement to help you take back every inch of ground the enemy has stolen from you and fully step into the peace, freedom, and victory Jesus died to give you.’ –Cody Carnes and Kari Jobe Carnes Grammy-nominated worship artists
‘There are few voices in Christendom who are able to speak so pointedly to the realities of the spiritual life. These pages are not just inspiration; they are preparation to do battle with darkness!’ –John Lindell Lead pastor of James River Church and author of Soul Set Free
‘Don’t Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table is a triumphant guide to finding the transformational hope sought by every hurting heart.’ and shy;–Katherine and Jay Wolf Bestselling authors of Suffer Strong and Hope Heals –This text refers to the hardcover edition.
About the Author
Louie Giglio is the pastor of Passion City Church in Atlanta, Georgia, and the founder of Passion Conferences, a global movement uniting college-aged people to live for the fame of Jesus. With a desire to elevate God’s glory above all else, Louie has also authored The Air I Breathe, I Am Not But I Know I Am, and Indescribable, which was coauthored with Grammy-Award winner, Matt Redman. Louie and his wife, Shelley, live in Atlanta, Georgia.
